MEST Express–MEST 2023

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MEST Express–MEST 2023 is an acceleration program focused on providing investment-readiness support to early and growth-stage startups in Ghana. It is designed to deliver hands-on business interventions that are focused on rapid practical application and observable business outcomes. The program works with founders to ensure their businesses are poised for growth and increased impact.

After 20 weeks of hands-on expert-led workshops and mentorship, startups in each cohort have the opportunity to participate in a pitching session where top-performing ventures receive equity-free grant funding.

Table of Contents

1 Businesses They Support
2 Program Focus Areas
3 Benefits
4 Eligibilities
- 4.1 How to Apply
5 Apply Now

Businesses They Support

Early to growth stage Ghanaian startups
1-3 years in operation
Technology or tech-enabled
$100k or less in funding
Proven problem-solution fit
Generating revenue
Can demonstrate traction
Any business model

Program Focus Areas

Funding & Investment readiness
Risk Management and Crisis Resilience
Product Management & Positioning
Business and Revenue Modelling
Sales & Customer Acquisition
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
Marketing & Brand awareness
Organizational Structuring

Important dates for 2022 alpha cohort

Applications open – 8th November, 2021
Applications close – 16th January, 2022
Program begins – 21st February, 2022
Program ends – 15th June, 2022

Benefits

Grant funding will be awarded to the top participant(s) in the cohort at the end of the program. Exact amounts will vary ; with seed funding between $50k-$250k
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